Katesgrove Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Reading, South East RG1 2NL · Reading
#1222 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#6921 of 15,697 nationally
About Katesgrove Primary School
Katesgrove Primary School is a local authority primary located in Reading, in the Reading local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 674 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 54.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1222nd of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (61th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 674; capacity filled 95.2%.
There are 139 schools in Reading; Katesgrove Primary School ranks 71st of 126 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)64%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)9%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)16.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Katesgrove Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 674
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 16.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 95.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 64%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 9%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Katesgrove Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Coley Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
250 students · 380 m away
Kendrick School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
939 students · 587 m away
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
185 students · 663 m away
The Deenway Montessori School
Reading · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
59 students · 689 m away
The Abbey School Reading
Reading · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
807 students · 700 m away
Civitas Academy
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
374 students · 1.1 km away
The Palmer Primary Academy
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students · 1.1 km away
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
Reading · Independent secondary · Ages 11–17
21 students · 1.1 km away
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
322 students · 1.1 km away
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
60 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Slough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
675 students
Hove Junior School
Hove · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
671 students
Fairview Community Primary School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
670 students
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
664 students
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School
Slough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
684 students
Stamford Green Primary School and Nursery
Epsom · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
685 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Katesgrove Primary School a good school?
Katesgrove Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 54.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1222 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Katesgrove Primary School rank in South East?
Katesgrove Primary School ranks #1222 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #6921 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Katesgrove Primary School?
Katesgrove Primary School had 674 students in 2025.
Is Katesgrove Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Katesgrove Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Katesgrove Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Katesgrove Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.